Paper Models

Beautiful looking birds you have there along with your really big Dornier 335 

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/29/p/161370/1755817.aspx#1755817

Are those P 51 s also 1/24 th scale? 

I've been seeing some really spectacular work as I posted here:

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/general_discussion/f/9/p/157388/1752217.aspx#1752217

What type of paper or card stock are you using to print those kits? 

Thanks Sprue-ce Goose, when built at 1/33 (the most common scale for paper models) scale I use 110 lb cardstock, but I enlarge most of my builds to 1/24 (old hands and eyes) and use poster board stock. I have a wide format printer that will print up to 13" wide heavy paper so I buy poster paper and cut it to 13" X 22" and enlarge.........Rich

Richkat

Thanks Sprue-ce Goose, when built at 1/33 (the most common scale for paper models) scale I use 110 lb cardstock, but I enlarge most of my builds to 1/24 (old hands and eyes) and use poster board stock. I have a wide format printer that will print up to 13" wide heavy paper so I buy poster paper and cut it to 13" X 22" and enlarge.........Rich

Mine is an Epson Workforce 1100, they no longer produce it but there are wide format models made by every company now days. One thing to check out are refillable cartridges, the stock set for my printer runs around $75 a set of refillable ones cost about $60 and came with enough ink to last me a year. I got my printer at Fry's Electronics..........Rich

Thanks for helping to spread the word about paper models. I like that B model Mustang racer.

Thanks again.

There is a Fry's in the Chicago area and will check their selection next time I am there.

While I agree that the price of plastic models can be shocking (for the 3 sigma extremes, like the $400+ ship models), there are also some pretty expensive paper models out there, approaching a C note.

What I find is that in all types/materials, there is a broadening of prices.  Still some real bargains in kits (latest Revell new releases like Stearman and the re-issue of the Gemini).  More range, people can make the choice, though I fear if too many people pop for those really expensive kits it may cause median price to go up :-(

It is really nice to find so many free paper models- download image file and print on your own paper.  Space folks can get a lot of neat stuff from NASA/

Don if your into spacecraft check out the Lower Hudson Valley site, fantastic spacecraft models and all free.......Rich

 http://jleslie48.com/

Good to see the paper "unfolding" it's way across the web into other forums. Excellent work as always!

Here is my Gee Bee R-1 also in 1/24. Hope you guys like it........Rich

Okay ?

  Does anyone get bothered when His paper model of this plane looks better than My plastic one ? Darned good job Rich . This is what I have been saying. everyone should at least try paper ( cardstock ) Right? At least once !      T.B.

Rich, that is a beautiful GB.  Is that a kit?

tankerbuilder

Okay ?

  Does anyone get bothered when His paper model of this plane looks better than My plastic one ? Darned good job Rich . This is what I have been saying. everyone should at least try paper ( cardstock ) Right? At least once !      T.B.

There is also the option of taking the file to a Kinkos, Staples, Office Depot  or some other store that has pay-to-use laser printers.  Most models can handle 12x18 cardstock.  Should only cost you a few bucks.

Those are outstanding, Richkat!  How are the canopies created?

CN Spots

There is also the option of taking the file to a Kinkos, Staples, Office Depot  or some other store that has pay-to-use laser printers.  Most models can handle 12x18 cardstock.  Should only cost you a few bucks.

Those are outstanding, Richkat!  How are the canopies created?

I do not want to diminish the superb work on those aircraft..............just happened across this paper model......a 1/200th HMS Hood

http://www.kartonmodellbau.net/pics/gebaut/Schiffe-kriegsschiffe/HMS%20Hood%20Halinski%20MM%201-2_2011/HMS%20Hood%20Halinski%20MM%201-2_2011.htm

Hey,Goose;

    That ship is about on par with my S.M.S. Kronprinz,  in 1/200 scale, in paper. Great models at a great price. A lot of work though . When they come out right  ,I can't help but be satisfied . Did you know they did full hull subjects too?        T.B. - - - - P.S.    There was ( or still is) a company , or Museum , that did a full hull, with removable bottom, of a historic tug from Florida ? That kit could be built for three distinct time periods in the vessel's history .

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks tankerbuilder......Rich

Thanks Don, It was a download and print kit...and it's FREE. Right now my internet (using a friends right now) is down but as soon as I can I will post a link to the model. It's a 1/33 scale but like most of mine I enlarged it to 1/24 and printed on light poster board........Rich

As for my canopies, I build the paper ones inside out, that is build with glue tabs on the outside then paint inside with enamel paint to make water proof and fill with plaster. Then sand and seal the plaster and use it to vac-u-form the plastic one.......Rich

There is another thread (color of the plastic) in this group that discusses the same or very similar question. I think you should look into that one too.

And now for something completely different......Rich

Whoa!  Amazing, simply amazing! And very cool too.

Gary

tankerbuilder

Hey,Goose;

    That ship is about on par with my S.M.S. Kronprinz,  in 1/200 scale, in paper. Great models at a great price. A lot of work though . When they come out right  ,I can't help but be satisfied . Did you know they did full hull subjects too?        T.B. - - - - P.S.    There was ( or still is) a company , or Museum , that did a full hull, with removable bottom, of a historic tug from Florida ? That kit could be built for three distinct time periods in the vessel's history .

Hey S.G.

The tug was marketed through the Florida Maritime Museum as the " Filibustering Tug  "

One of Florida's early politicians was part owner ! His name was Henry Flagler !  Don't ask. I cant remember the tug's name.        T.B. I can ask "Just Trains" in Concord, California. They still have the last one I built, I think .

Richkat

Mine is an Epson Workforce 1100, they no longer produce it but there are wide format models made by every company now days. One thing to check out are refillable cartridges, the stock set for my printer runs around $75 a set of refillable ones cost about $60 and came with enough ink to last me a year. I got my printer at Fry's Electronics..........Rich

If printing at 1/33,32 I use 110 lbs paper, when I enlarge to 1/24 i use poster paper that I cut to 13"X22" it's just under twice the thickness of the 110# but not sure of the exact weight. I was getting poster paper at Dollar Tree stores but they changed suppliers and the stuff they have now sucks, but i found some at a local food(!) store that works great. The thing to look for in a printer is a straight paper path, that's what I like about mine it goes straight thru with NO turns at all. Printers that feed from a tray often turn the paper 180 deg. and that wont work with heavy (stiff) paper. Also see if you can get refillable cartridges for it (I got mine from Inkproducts.com). A set of carts from Epson is about $75 to $85, a set of refillable ones cost under $60 and came with enough ink to last me over a year (and I print a LOT)....Rich

Thanks again.

I notice that Epson handles up to 13 inch x 19 inch.

http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/jsp/Product.do?sku=C11CC98201

The Epson web site above mentions card stock for the rear paper tray..but no mention of weight limits.

I will check further into refillable ink   from http://www.inkproducts.com/  and re-setting the ink cartridges ) as the new Epson cartridges are $31 each...OUCH !

How do you know if that paper is low acid or acid free? 

In 20 years those models might become very fragile.